Simple, Fast & High Throughput Dioxin Sample Clean-Up
Semi-Automated EzPrep123▼ Automated EzPrep+ Dioxin CleanUp▼ EconoPrep Dioxin ClueanUp▼ PowerPrep Dioxin CleanUp ▼ Automated Total Prep System ▼
Dioxin Sample Prep: Origins, Challenges, and Solutions
Dioxin sample prep is a critical step in the accurate analysis of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which are persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with significant health and environmental impacts. Dioxins are unintentional byproducts of industrial processes like chemical manufacturing, waste incineration, and paper bleaching. PCBs were formerly used in electrical and industrial equipment before being banned due to toxicity. Both compounds accumulate in fatty tissues and persist in the environment, posing serious risks such as immune suppression, reproductive issues, developmental delays, and cancer. As a result, strict regulatory frameworks, including the Stockholm Convention, have been established.
Dioxin sample prep plays a vital role in overcoming analytical challenges. These compounds are typically present at ultra-trace levels in complex matrices such as soil, sediment, food, and biological tissue. Successful analysis requires thorough Dioxin sample prep to remove matrix interferences and ensure accurate quantification. Advanced techniques such as Pressurized Liquid Extraction (PLE), followed by automated silica, alumina, and carbon column cleanup, streamline the process.
Standard methods—like EPA 1613, EPA 1668, and EN 1948—are widely used to guide laboratories in performing reproducible and reliable Dioxin sample prep for environmental monitoring, food safety testing, and compliance with global regulations.
For full compliance, refer to the EPA Dioxin Sample Prep Guidelines.
In-House GC-MS Testing and Certified Dioxin Columns
FMS ensures the highest quality in its Dioxin and PCB sample prep products through rigorous in-house GC-MS testing. Every batch is checked—from raw materials to final columns—to eliminate contamination and guarantee consistency. Our real-time quality control ensures ultra-clean performance, delivering interference-free results that labs can trust.
Paired with the EzPrep 123™ system, FMS provides a streamlined, semi-automated workflow for efficient extraction and purification. The result: ready-to-analyze extracts with minimal solvent use or manual handling.
Certified Dioxin Columns: Purity You Can Prove
FMS offers silica, alumina, and carbon columns that are:
✔ Individually certified for low background
✔ GC-MS tested in-house for purity
✔ Validated for EPA 1613B, 1668C, and EN 1948 compliance
Built for high recovery and reproducibility, FMS’s Dioxin-certified columns support trace-level detection across diverse matrices—ensuring labs meet regulatory demands with confidence.
Automated EzPrep Dioxin Sample Clean-Up
EzPrep+ Automated Dioxin & PCB Cleanup System
The EzPrep+ system is a low-cost, high-throughput solution for automated dioxin and PCB sample cleanup. Capable of processing up to six samples in under 45 minutes, it uses certified columns to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and EPA compliance. By combining speed, reliability, and affordability, EzPrep+ helps laboratories reduce costs while maximizing productivity.
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Semi-Automated EzPrep Dioxin Clean-Up
EzPrep 123 Semi-Automated Clean-Up System
EzPrep 123 is built for labs seeking a balance of high throughput and low cost in dioxin, PCB, and PBDE cleanup. Capable of processing 6 samples in parallel in just 30–45 minutes, it uses certified pre-packaged columns and minimal solvent (as low as ~90-160 ml per sample depending on lipid content). The system operates without complex electronics or mechanical parts—no capital equipment cost—and delivers reliable, reproducible results with excellent recovery and precision.
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The EconoPrep® System is an innovative solution tailored for laboratories conducting Dioxin and PCB analyses. This compact, cost-effective, and user-friendly system automates the sample cleanup process, ensuring consistent and accurate results every time.
Utilizing advanced automation, the EconoPrep® System efficiently loads samples, performs cleanup, fractionation, and concentration steps, and delivers the final extract directly to the analysis vial, ready for GC, or GC/MS. This streamlined process saves both labor and time. FMS+2FMS+2FMS+2
The ultimate rewards are enhanced efficiency and reproducibility in sample preparation.
Dioxin Total Prep System
Dioxin Total Prep System is an integrated, automated platform that unifies extraction, cleanup, and concentration into one seamless workflow. Designed for high-demand dioxin, PCB, PBDE, PAH, and pesticide analyses, it processes multiple samples in parallel, delivering final extracts ready for GC or GC/MS. With this system, labs gain improved throughput, reproducibility, and analytical precision — saving time and reducing operational errors.
PowerPrep/NG Sample CleanUp
PowerPrep/NG Automated Sample Prep System
The PowerPrep/NG system by FMS is a fully automated sample preparation platform that streamlines extraction, cleanup, and concentration. Users load samples into sample vials; PowerPrep/NG then automates all prep steps — including drying with nitrogen and concentrating the extract directly into evaporator vials — so it’s ready for GC or GC/MS analysis. High throughput, reproducible results, reduced labor, and minimal contamination are key benefits.
SuperVap Evaporator/Concentrator
The SuperVap® is a fully automated, direct-to-vial concentrator designed for high-throughput sample evaporation in demanding applications such as environmental and food analysis. By replacing traditional manual evaporation methods, it enhances efficiency, consistency, and sample integrity while significantly reducing labor costs.
The system features a waterless dry bath, programmable temperature and nitrogen control, and is available in 6-, 12-, and 24-position models to suit various throughput needs. Optional HEPA/carbon filtration helps minimize contamination, ensuring clean, reproducible results across all applications.
The SuperVap® delivers precise, unattended concentration for streamlined laboratory workflows.
Dioxin Sample Prep: Origins, Challenges, and Solutions
Dioxin sample prep is a critical step in the accurate analysis of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which are persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with significant health and environmental impacts. Dioxins are unintentional byproducts of industrial processes like chemical manufacturing, waste incineration, and paper bleaching. PCBs were formerly used in electrical and industrial equipment before being banned due to toxicity. Both compounds accumulate in fatty tissues and persist in the environment, posing serious risks such as immune suppression, reproductive issues, developmental delays, and cancer. As a result, strict regulatory frameworks, including the Stockholm Convention, have been established.
Dioxin sample prep plays a vital role in overcoming analytical challenges. These compounds are typically present at ultra-trace levels in complex matrices such as soil, sediment, food, and biological tissue. Successful analysis requires thorough Dioxin sample prep to remove matrix interferences and ensure accurate quantification. Advanced techniques such as Pressurized Liquid Extraction (PLE), followed by automated silica, alumina, and carbon column cleanup, streamline the process.
Standard methods—like EPA 1613, EPA 1668, and EN 1948—are widely used to guide laboratories in performing reproducible and reliable Dioxin sample prep for environmental monitoring, food safety testing, and compliance with global regulations.
For full compliance, refer to the EPA Dioxin Sample Prep Guidelines.
In-House GC-MS Testing and Certified Dioxin Columns
FMS ensures the highest quality in its Dioxin and PCB sample prep products through rigorous in-house GC-MS testing. Every batch is checked—from raw materials to final columns—to eliminate contamination and guarantee consistency. Our real-time quality control ensures ultra-clean performance, delivering interference-free results that labs can trust.
Paired with the EzPrep 123™ system, FMS provides a streamlined, semi-automated workflow for efficient extraction and purification. The result: ready-to-analyze extracts with minimal solvent use or manual handling.
Certified Dioxin Columns: Purity You Can Prove
FMS offers silica, alumina, and carbon columns that are:
✔ Individually certified for low background
✔ GC-MS tested in-house for purity
✔ Validated for EPA 1613B, 1668C, and EN 1948 compliance
Built for high recovery and reproducibility, FMS’s Dioxin-certified columns support trace-level detection across diverse matrices—ensuring labs meet regulatory demands with confidence.
Automated Dioxin Total Prep System
Dioxin Total Prep System is an integrated, automated platform that unifies extraction, cleanup, and concentration into one seamless workflow. Designed for high-demand dioxin, PCB, PBDE, PAH, and pesticide analyses, it processes multiple samples in parallel, delivering final extracts ready for GC or GC/MS. With this system, labs gain improved throughput, reproducibility, and analytical precision — saving time and reducing operational errors.
EzPrep/+ Dioxin Sample Cleanup
EzPrep+ Automated Dioxin & PCB Cleanup System
The EzPrep+ system is a low-cost, high-throughput solution for automated dioxin and PCB sample cleanup. Capable of processing up to six samples in under 45 minutes, it uses certified columns to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and EPA compliance. By combining speed, reliability, and affordability, EzPrep+ helps laboratories reduce costs while maximizing productivity.
EconoPrep Dioxin sample CleanUp
The EconoPrep® System is an innovative solution tailored for laboratories conducting Dioxin and PCB analyses. This compact, cost-effective, and user-friendly system automates the sample cleanup process, ensuring consistent and accurate results every time.
Utilizing advanced automation, the EconoPrep® System efficiently loads samples, performs cleanup, fractionation, and concentration steps, and delivers the final extract directly to the analysis vial, ready for GC, or GC/MS. This streamlined process saves both labor and time. FMS+2FMS+2FMS+2
The ultimate rewards are enhanced efficiency and reproducibility in sample preparation.
Semi-Automated EzPrep Dioxin Clean-Up
EzPrep 123 Semi-Automated Clean-Up System
EzPrep 123 is built for labs seeking a balance of high throughput and low cost in dioxin, PCB, and PBDE cleanup. Capable of processing 6 samples in parallel in just 30–45 minutes, it uses certified pre-packaged columns and minimal solvent (as low as ~90-160 ml per sample depending on lipid content). The system operates without complex electronics or mechanical parts—no capital equipment cost—and delivers reliable, reproducible results with excellent recovery and precision.
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SuperVap PFAS Concentrator/Evaporator
The SuperVap® is a fully automated, direct-to-vial concentrator designed for high-throughput sample evaporation in demanding applications such as environmental and food analysis. By replacing traditional manual evaporation methods, it enhances efficiency, consistency, and sample integrity while significantly reducing labor costs.
The system features a waterless dry bath, programmable temperature and nitrogen control, and is available in 6-, 12-, and 24-position models to suit various throughput needs. Optional HEPA/carbon filtration helps minimize contamination, ensuring clean, reproducible results across all applications.
The SuperVap® delivers precise, unattended concentration for streamlined laboratory workflows.
